Both chambers of Congress have approved legislation to release all files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender and New York financier who died in federal custody.

The House passed the measure 427-1, and the Senate approved it unanimously.

President Donald Trump said over the weekend that he supports full disclosure.

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The bill grants Attorney General Pam Bondi authority to redact or withhold information that could endanger national security or interfere with ongoing federal investigations.

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The scope of the files and the high-profile individuals associated with Epstein have been central to the debate surrounding the release.

Lawmakers have noted that a process is required to prevent defamation, and that being named in the files does not indicate involvement in criminal activity.

The issue has been a point of political focus since the investigation into Epstein gained renewed attention.

Some Democrats have circulated allegations that federal agents removed Trump’s name from the documents prior to their release.

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The claims were made as debate continued over the expected scope of disclosure and the individuals likely to be referenced in the material.

The release of the files is expected to include information involving multiple public figures.

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Lawmakers have pointed to previous incidents involving communications connected to Epstein.

Del. Stacey Plaskett of the Virgin Islands exchanged text messages with Epstein in 2019 during a hearing with former Trump attorney Michael Cohen.

During that hearing, Epstein sent her suggested questions.

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Plaskett had previously supported tax benefits that affected Epstein’s operations in the Virgin Islands.

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The order to release the files follows years of congressional interest in records associated with Epstein, whose criminal case involved charges of sex trafficking.

The newly approved legislation sets out the process for handling the documents and outlines the attorney general’s authority regarding redactions and national security concerns.

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